Comedy at the Barn (Fringe Special)

27th June 2026 at 4:00pm

A selection of work in progress shows from comedians heading to the Edinburgh Fringe

Each act £7, book all four acts for £20

Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera : “Expert timing”
Rated 4 out of 5
The Guardian

A selection of work in progress shows from comedians heading to the Edinburgh Fringe
All acts can be booked separately at £7 each or all 4 for £20. (To book all 4, please ensure they are in the same transaction by using the continue shopping button)

Performing tonight:

  • 4pm – 5pm Madame Chandelier: Grand Theft Opera suitable for children. Direct book here

When Madame Chandelier’s daughter gets sucked into her video game and is kidnapped by the evil Queen of the Night, there’s only one thing to do – gather opera’s fiercest characters for an epic battle. Will Carmen, Tosca and Madame Butterfly help defeat the ultimate boss, or will all arias lead to death?

  • 5.30pm – 6.30pm Mad Ron Identity Theft. Direct book here
  • 7pm – 8pm Lizzie Simpson. Direct book here

BBC New Comedy Award 2024 shortlisted Lizzie Simpson has always been told she should be more confident, as if that helps in any way. Now the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Award 2025 Runner Up, and ‘gleefully ribald’ (Scotsman) oversharer, is asking the hard questions with a ‘vivid streak of well thought out personal humour’ (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). What is true confidence? Where does it come from? And can it be found in a book written by a millionaire?

  • 8.30pm – 9.30pm Gary G Knightley: Bear. Direct book here

Gary G Knightley has always wanted to be a star. Comedian, sure. Action hero, if I must. Musical theatre hero? Yes, please. Spoiler, it didn’t happen! Swapping Sondheim for a job in foreign exchange, Lloyd Webber for a happy marriage, and Rodgers and Hammerstein for the school run. Join Knightley as he searches within himself to see if his life is better than the dream.

Studio : Entertainment will be our air conditioned studio space with general seating. Seating cannot be reserved, if you have any specific needs please contact us by email, [email protected]

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MEDIA & REVIEWS​

Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera : “Expert timing”
Rated 4 out of 5
The Guardian
Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera : “Madame Chandelier could be the ticket that opens up opera to new audiences”
Rated 4 out of 5
Broadway Baby
Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera : “Infectiously bonkers, family-friendly reworking of operatic lore”
Rated 4 out of 5
The Scotsman
Gary G Knightley : “A filthy hidden game”
Rated 5 out of 5
TheNationalStudent.com
Gary G Knightley : “Bags of charisma”
Rated 4 out of 5
Bunbury Magazine

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At the Barn we are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all its forms. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the cast and creative team, regardless of their race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity and will work to prevent any form of discrimination or harassment within our organisation.

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Comedy at the Barn

Comedy at the Barn

(Edinburgh Fringe Special)

Saturday 27th June
4pm – 9.30pm

27th June - Individual Shows

4pm – 5pm

5.30pm – 6.30pm

7pm – 8pm

8.30pm – 9.30pm